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Internship - RWI Firmware Engineering

CompanyWestern Digital
LocationPetaling Jaya
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 22, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will design and modify optimization and measurement commands for Hard Disk Drive read/write operations. They will also design test methods, validate firmware code, and troubleshoot failures during integration testing.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
22630
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
For more than 55 years, WD has built the storage infrastructure that powers the world’s data. Now, as WD, we’re driving certainty for the AI-driven data economy—delivering the scale, reliability, and economics required to turn data into intelligence.
About the Role

Company Description

At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, WD is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Designing and modifying optimization and measurement commands, for Hard Disk Drive product, related to product read/ write operation.
  • Designing and modifying test methods, running validation and reviewing parametric data, to assure firmware code quality.
  • Troubleshoot failures/ problems occur during continuous integration tests or product integration tests

Qualifications

Required:

  • Current student pursuing Bachelor degree in Computer Science/ Computer/ Electronics/ Electrical Engineering or related field.

Skills:

  • Experience in C/C++/Python programming or scripting.
  • Strong logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Interested in data analysis

Additional Information

WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at  to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to WD Ethics Helpline or email .

  • Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
  • Business Function: Engineering Support
  • Work Location: KL COE Office--LOC_WDT_KL COE
  • Key Skills
    CC++PythonScriptingFirmware EngineeringData AnalysisLogical ThinkingProblem-solvingHard Disk DriveValidationContinuous IntegrationProduct Integration
    Categories
    TechnologyEngineeringSoftwareData & Analytics